Fortitude Definition & Meaning

fortitude
noun
  1. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

"Fortitude" in song lyrics

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  • "And I'm in the sorta mood to slaughter you with fortitude"
    Mr. Hyde — Married to Pain
  • "yiddish man with fortitude"
    AOL — AOL
  • "moral fortitude"
    AOL — AOL

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